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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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